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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-3/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Aaron Richmond Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:UVic X JRSP A R T I S T- S C H O L A R  R E S I D E N T: \nAaron Richmond \nRelays of Attention\, Works in progress  \nMontreal artist-scholar Aaron Richmond\, the\njoint UVic–JRSP resident\, opens his studio\nprocess: drawings\, lightweight temporary\nsculptures and performative readings from the\nPark archive. Join his guided “attentional walk”\nthrough the work. \nThu Jul 16 · Event 12pm · Sculpture Garden\nPark opens 9:30am
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/aaron-richmond-open-studio/
LOCATION:The Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park\, 2750 Shingle Spit Road\, Hornby Island\, BC\, V0R1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260703T182024Z
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SUMMARY:Listening to the Land with Vanessa Sharkey
DESCRIPTION:Explore the forest and learn from the plants with guide Vanessa Sharkey on Saturday July 18th hosted by the Campbell River Art Gallery! \nParticipants and staff will meet at the gallery at 10AM then travel to the chosen location together. Participants are responsible for their own transportation\, food\, hydration and ensuring they are properly equipped for the 2-3 hour walk. \n>REGISTER NOW ONLINE AT https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/7/18/listening-to-the-land-with-vanessa-sharkey \n‘There are so many plants out there that signify protection. Very unassuming ones. There are plants that subtly show us what’s to come when the season changes\, and once we learn about them and what they are capable of\, our mindset shifts and the plants teach us a lot about ourselves.’ –Vanessa Sharkey \nVanessa is part of CorVee\, a collaboration of outdoor knowledge with Cory Cliffe. From survival\, plant identification\, medicinal harvesting and invasive species control they share our knowledge everywhere they go. \n\n\n\nVenue\nCampbell River Art Gallery\n\n\nAddress\n1235 Shoppers RowCampbell RiverBCV9W 2C7\,CA\n\n\nStarts\nSat Jul 18 2026\, 10:00am PDT\n\n\nEnds\nSat Jul 18 2026\, 1:00pm PDT
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/listening-to-the-land-with-vanessa-sharkey/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-4/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Downtown Courtenay Market Day
DESCRIPTION:The DCBIA is excited to announce Market Day 2026 coming July 25th to Downtown Courtenay. \nOur businesses are hard at work getting ready for special promotions\, sales\, offers\, and activations for you to enjoy. Make sure to visit all your favorites and see what they have in store for you. \nWhile you’re downtown\, the DCBIA has invited guest vendors to offer their wares.  On England Avenue\, you’ll find Food Trucks set up between 4th and 5th Street\, and The Makers Market back again between 5th and 6th Street. \nOur friends at the Local Refillery are hosting an amazing Fun Fair activation at 420 Fitzgerald Ave – the band Broadfork Duo will be playing\, fun games\, a family friendly activities for you to enjoy! Be sure to explore more of Downtown Courtenay to take in all the amazing elements Market Day has to offer. \nDuncan Avenue is hosting the new “Vintage Row” hosted by The Retro Room\, a new business downtown. This will feature a collection of vendors offering vintage goods for you to browse! They will be set up between 4th and 5th Street\, joined by the phenomenal team at Foveo Run. \nDuncan Avenue from 5th to 6th Street will be filled with entertainment\, art\, creativity\, and more vendors to enjoy! The Comox Valley Art Gallery and Comox Valley Arts Council are hosting various activations to participate in. We also have Blue Spruce Ice Cream setting up a pop up shop by the Art Gallery\, and Dave’s Weiner Wagon selling hotdogs and drinks! \nRoaming entertainers\, stages with bands playing throughout the day\, face painting\, great deals and plenty of fun await at Downtown Courtenay’s Market Day!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/downtown-courtenay-market-day/
LOCATION:Downtown Courtenay
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260729T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-5/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-6/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-7/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-8/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-9/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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